Brunello di Montalcino, Argiano 1995 Double MagnumIn 1967, Argiano, which is the south west quarter of the Brunello appellation, was one of the founder members of the Consorzio di Brunello. In 1992 Contessa Noemi Marone Cinzano bought the estate, and engaged the world famous Giacomo Tachis (the creator of Sassicaia, Tignanello and Solaia) as consultant oenologist. In fact, it was he who launched Argianos Super Tuscan, Solengo. Under his guidance, too, the Sangiovese vineyards were extended and the

100% Tempranillo from old shrubs planted in 1925

in this instance it has resulted in a wine full of complex texture and ripe fruit flavours with a pleasant lengthy finish

has 28 days of maceration on the skins

Tasting this wine almost makes you forget it's a Malbec

This full-bodied wine boasts an intense character

coastal tar with an oily texture

The Olazabal family

and chocolate

It's plush and sweet and warming at first

The Pinot Noir dominated blend brings depth and complexity

The addition of the Pinot Noir gives the wine elegance and red fruit intensity

un-showy but thoroughly satisfying red and white Burgundies